Kathmandu valley Trekking 8 Days

This is a fantastic hike from Kathmandu. Few people trek around Kathmandu valley. Yet it offers a rich insight into the lives, history, culture and religion of its inhabitants. You will walk mostly shivapuri watershed forests and villages during your trekking time. Shivapuri hill (2729m) is the highest point of this trekking.

From the top of Shivapuri, can see western mountain Manaslu, Boudha himal, Ganesh himal range, Langtang range, Dorjelakpa, shisapangma and Gaurishankar. In short we can see more than 60 peaks from here. And other mountains can be seen and another gain of this trekking is to reach Nagarkot which is the most popular point for viewing, terrace, river and beautiful scenery green hill.

Dhulikhel to Balthali village The trail is goes through NamoBuddha where is famous Buddhist stupa on the trail you can see nice mountains scenery traditional people, cultural nature and a beautiful real Nepalese villages. Most of trekkers trek from Dhulikhel to Namobuddha then take a lunch and visit the Monasteries at Namobuddha then continue trek to Balthali village. Balthali Village starts in a small village which is a small sleepy settlement which rests at the junction of Roshi and Ladku Khola River. Balthali Village stands on a plateau which is just beyond Khopasi, 40km away from Kathmandu. Now a day, there is only one lodge/Resort available at the top of Balthali village. The name of Resort is a Balthali village Resort where you will stay a night and the next day trek continue though Khopasi village to Panauti Bazaar. Short sightseeing around Panauti bazaar and take a lunch then drive back to Kathmandu.

Trekking Itinerary:

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu (1300m) Transfert to Hotel

Day 02

free day in Kathmandu

Day 03

Kathmandu - CHISOPANI – DHAP(2150m)5hrs
An uphill climb of 45 minutes takes us to the top of Shivapuri. from the ridge there are fabulous Himalayan mountain views ranging from Everest to Manaslu. The trail gradually descent through beautiful forests with different kinds of birds and flowers. From the camp site there are good view of mountain and Kathmandu. Valley.

Day 04

DHAP – NAGARKOT(2163m)5 hrs
An interesting trail takes us to the hill retreat of Nagarkot, perched on a ridge 32 km east of Kathmandu. It commands sweeping views of the Manaslu are visible from here. Nagarkot is also a popular spot to watch sunrise and sunset.

Day 05

06 NAGARKOT - BHAKTAPUR – Kathmandu 4hrs
The trail continues descend through terraces and villages to Bhaktapur, a beautiful ancient city which exudes a sense of the traditional past. We stroll around the uncrowded streets of this medieval city before driving back to Kathmandu.